Kapil Sibal Today (May 26) questioned Supreme Court order’s legality of awarding TDR under a 2004 Act for land acquired earlier. He seeks a stay on the Supreme Court’s Rs 3,400 crore order favoring Mysore royals.
Today, On 23rd October, the Supreme Court rejected Swamy Shraddananda’s appeal against his life imprisonment for murdering his wife, reaffirming the lower court’s decision. Shraddananda, 84, had challenged the ruling, asserting violations of his constitutional rights. The court emphasized that presidential pardon powers apply even with life sentences, leaving him to serve his term.
Today, On 8th August, A private complaint filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA scam case, alleging irregularities related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The high-profile case involves accusations of land denotification and misconduct. The legal battle could significantly impact urban development policies and political accountability in the region.
The Bombay High Court called out Pune police for providing false statements about a case involving 17 AIMIM members. The members were charged for a procession without permission, leading to communal tensions. The court warned of potential contempt charges if an adequate explanation for the false statement wasn’t provided. The case will continue to be heard on June 25.
The Karnataka High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in a kidnapping case connected to sexual abuse allegations against her son, Prajwal Revanna. The court emphasized the avoidance of media trials and unnecessary arrests of women. Bhavani is accused of kidnapping a woman sexually assaulted by her son, who is currently in custody facing multiple accusations.
